What 250 Testimonies Revealed About God—and Obedience

What can 250 personal testimonies teach us about the character of God—and what happens when obedience requires us to surrender something good?This week, Valiant Monday looks a little different. Mark is joined by returning guest and friend Jonnie Taverner, host and producer of Refuge Freedom Stories and author of ‘One Thing’ About God.Jonnie created the book from answers given by 250 podcast guests to one question:“What’s the one thing you would tell people about God?”Their answers reveal recurring truths about God’s love, relational nature, and trustworthiness. But this conversation goes beyond the book. Mark and Jonnie discuss calling, surrender, busyness, discerning God’s direction, and the danger of allowing ministry itself to become an idol.Jonnie also shares why he canceled 105 scheduled interviews after sensing God tell him to lay the podcast down. Mark opens up about his own struggle to Sabbath well while balancing podcasting, daily videos, church ministry, work, and family.If you have ever struggled to distinguish a good opportunity from God’s actual assignment, this conversation is for you.Connect with Jonnie TavernerGet ‘One Thing’ About God: https://bookshop.org/p/books/one-thing-about-god-individual-experiences-with-god-s-character-jonnie-taverner/4827bc4e61bd2454Listen to Refuge Freedom Stories: https://refugeministriescanada.com/refuge-freedom-stories/Follow From Glory to Glory: https://fromglorytoglory.substack.com/Listen to Jonnie’s first appearance on The Valiant Forge:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-brokenness-to-boldness-a-journey-of/id1745019931?i=1000715413094Scripture clarification: The proverb referenced during the conversation is Proverbs 11:25.The Valiant Forge: Where God shapes ordinary men into faithful men.